The Public in the Library is a snapshot of the people who use the M.N. Spear Memorial Library during this moment in time, 2022. The photos will be on display in the library and eventually, they will be on exhibit in the new Shutesbury Library, bringing a piece of the old to the new.
This project was supported by the Shutesbury Cultural Council and the photos were taken by Shutesbury photographer, Jamie Malcolm Brown.
Click here to see more photos.
New
How to contact the Library
If you want to request a pickup (for people in households that have Covid), place a hold, renew your library card, or ask a general question, call 259-1213 during our regular open hours or email us at our new address, spearlibrary@shutesbury.org
Holiday Closings
December 24th
December 25th
Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, DVDs and More
Didn’t find what you were looking for in CW MARS?
Try the Commonwealth Catalog, a statewide resource beyond our local resources. Requests will be delivered for pickup here in Shutesbury.
Digital Resources
Thousands of free digital books, audiobooks and magazines through Overdrive.
Stream popular, independent, and documentary films on kanopy. Free with your Shutesbury library card.
Digital streaming of movies and TV shows, eBooks, Audiobooks, and music on Hoopla. Four free borrows a month with your Shutesbury library card.
News from the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library
Giving Tuesday
Thank you!
The Library is pleased to offer a variety of ongoing fitness classes for adults. These free classes are funded by the Library, the Friends of the Library, the Shutesbury Recreation Committee and the Council on Aging.
To register for one or more of these classes, please email library.director@shutesbury.org.
State Representative Aaron Saunders
Office Hours
The Second Monday of each month
10:30 - 11:30 am
at Town Hall
December 11th
Roadtown Reads
The Roadtown Reads Book Club meets monthly from
September through May.
More info on the Roadtown Reads Book Club page!
Newcomers are welcome!
Email library.director@shutesbury.org to be added to the Google Group.
Books are available at the Library.
Science Fiction
Fun for Kids!
An innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade
Pebble Go Animals & Biographies is specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
Inclement Weather?
If possible, announcements about weather related closures will be posted on the Library's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ShutesburyLibrary/. If situations allow, closure information will also be posted on this website.
COVID-19 Information
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Information from the U.S. public health agency - including steps to prevent illness, advice for talking with children, and much more.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Statewide updates – including cases, quarantines, and monitoring
Global Map of COVID-19 Cases - John Hopkins University
Free Fun Stuff for Kids!
Fun ~ Free ~ Online resources for families!